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Waiheke Island Wine Tour with Tastings & Gourmet Beachfront Lunch
About This Tour
A 5-hour island day with wine tastings at top vineyards and a gourmet lunch right on the beach. Your local guide handles everything so you just show up and enjoy. No rigid itinerary, no cookie-cutter stops — just great wine, stunning coastal views, and a beachfront lunch you'll still be talking about at dinner.
You'll visit three vineyards across the island, each one hand-picked for a reason. At every stop, you'll sit down for a proper tasting. Your Sommelier walks you through what you're drinking and why it tastes the way it does on this island and see why Waiheke's microclimate produces wines you genuinely can't get anywhere else. Then lunch — a gourmet beachfront meal at a hat-awarded restaurant, which if you're not from New Zealand is a seriously big deal. Think of it as the Kiwi equivalent of a Michelin star. Great food, your feet practically in the sand, a glass of something you just discovered you love, and five hours that feel like the best kind of day off.off.
You'll visit three vineyards across the island, each one hand-picked for a reason. At every stop, you'll sit down for a proper tasting. Your Sommelier walks you through what you're drinking and why it tastes the way it does on this island and see why Waiheke's microclimate produces wines you genuinely can't get anywhere else. Then lunch — a gourmet beachfront meal at a hat-awarded restaurant, which if you're not from New Zealand is a seriously big deal. Think of it as the Kiwi equivalent of a Michelin star. Great food, your feet practically in the sand, a glass of something you just discovered you love, and five hours that feel like the best kind of day off.off.
What's Included
✓ Included
- Wine tastings at 3 vineyards
- Transportation on Waiheke
- Knowledgeable local guide/driver
- Lunch: Set menu at Three Seven Two (includes 1 glass of wine)
✗ Not Included
- Ferry tickets (Auckland ↔ Waiheke)
- Gratuities
Itinerary
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11am: Cable Bay Vineyard Wine Tastings at cellar door, exploring a variety of Waiheke Island and Marlborough–produced, hand-picked and harvested award-winning wines From here we drive through Oneroa Village and Oneroa Beach, Surfdale Village, Ostend Village past the Golden Mile of Onetangi where most of the Vineyards are located to the beautiful East Coast beach of Onetangi. Lots of scenic and commentry.
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Gorgeous local restaurant right on the beach at Onetangi for a set menu lunch with a glass of wine. This restaurant is a firm local favourite.
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145pm – Wine Tasting at Stonyridge Vineyards, nestled in a shimmering valley of olive trees, colourful vines, and the aromas of the south of France.
or Postage stamps wines if Stonyridge is unavailable at this time slot.
or Postage stamps wines if Stonyridge is unavailable at this time slot.
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3pm – Wine tasting at Mudbrick Vineyard or Postage Stamp wines an idyllic setting with spectacular sea views out across the Waitemata Harbour to Auckland city.
Or Te Motu Vineyard, depending on availability, is a sustainable vineyard known for its deep, rich reds, perfect for red wine lovers in the group.
All venues are subject to availability and may be replaced with a different venue just as fabulous.
Or Te Motu Vineyard, depending on availability, is a sustainable vineyard known for its deep, rich reds, perfect for red wine lovers in the group.
All venues are subject to availability and may be replaced with a different venue just as fabulous.
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Rest of the time is spent getting from one venue to the other through incredible scenery with fun and interesting commentary.
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The tour operator will drop you back to the Ferry terminal at the end of your experience to make your way back to Auckland
Good to Know
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Remaining time is for travel time between vineyards
- Not recommend for Children